WardsAuto Engine & Technology UPDATE
The WardsAuto Engine & Technology Update

JULY 31, 2017

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FCA, EPA Reach Diesel Deal

FCA and regulators reach an agreement to allow certification of the automaker’s 3.0L EcoDiesel engine.

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The Big Story: Joining Forces

As steel, aluminum and composite suppliers make their pitches to automakers striving to take weight out of vehicles, the ability to combine a range of disparate, lightweight and strong materials holds the greatest promise.

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The Trump administration has pulled out of the Paris Agreement , but CO2 reduction remains a big global motivator. During WardsAuto Outlook on Sept. 14, we'll explore current and future regulations in major markets, including EU, China, North America, and more. Register now to join us and get insights into the risks and opportunities these trends pose for your business.

Bosch Still Likes Diesel, Plays Long Game on EVs

Longtime Bosch ICE technology executive Rolf Bulander, who now heads the supplier’s mobility services business, has a word of advice for OEMs looking to add plugs to their products: Go small.

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Can YOU win on the new automotive battleground: UX?
Sexy exterior styling and great performance do not sway consumers like they used to.  Now it’s connectivity, convenience and other innovative tech inside that seals the deal.  Automakers and suppliers alike are racing to give their brands’ user experience a competitive advantage, and the WardsAuto UX Conference on October 5 is focused on how to get there.  LEARN MORE

Nissan Aims to Ease Stress of Heavy Traffic With ProPilot

The automaker is targeting a wide rollout of ProPilot Assist, with similar technology to be offered across its Nissan, Infiniti and Datsun brands.

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Researchers Pursuing Ultra-Fast Battery Charging

Engineering researchers at Drexel University, working with colleagues in France and Israel, say finding time to stop, plug in and recharge could become history as their new electrode design could charge EV batteries in seconds instead of hours.

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Genesis Grows Lineup With G80 Sport

Test Drive
Premium sport sedan buyers get a fresh option in the form of the Genesis G80 Sport, a trim level that also features the Genesis-exclusive 3.3L twin-turbo V-6.

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Durango SRT Hauls More Than Cargo

Test Drive
Dodge drops us into the cockpit of its latest SRT offerings: the wildly improbable dragster Demon, the grippy track star Hellcat Widebody and the surprisingly practical Durango SRT.

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Buick Regal GS Finally Gets Its Props, Brand Chief Says

GM executive Duncan Aldred says he always thought the car should pack a large, naturally aspirated engine recalling historic Buick GS models such as the ’65 Riviera. The new Regal GS uses a V-6 with 310 hp.

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Questions Face U.K. Plan to Ban Gasoline, Diesel LVs

The Automobile Assn. says the move to an all-electric-vehicle fleet will place unprecedented strain on the National Grid in meeting massive demand for power as EVs are recharged after each evening rush hour.

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FCA Flips Electric Switch

The pace of electrification at FCA may pick up now that CEO Sergio Marchionne is embracing hybrids and EVs as a replacement for diesels in the automaker’s global fleet.

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U.S. Paris Accord Withdrawal Shouldn’t Change Auto Industry’s Approach

Industry Voices
If U.S. automakers want to increase sales, revenue and profits, they are going to have to remain global players regardless of emissions standards and remain competitive on the technology front against new entrants and disruptors such as Tesla.

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Technology in Newer Cars Confounds Car Wash Operators

The International Carwash Assn. suggests a “telematics solution” that would inform the vehicle it is in a car wash, adjust its systems for the wash cycle and reset the systems afterward.

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